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Re: Loss of 3 Hurricanes of 85 Sqn 20 May 1940
Stig,
I will respond to a point made previously that was intended to address your question; the account in Fighter Squadron at War does in fact contradict itself.
To quote from the book “20/5/40 Squadron Leader Peacock reported to take over command from Squadron Leader Oliver”
“Squadron Leader Peacock, Pilot Officer Burton and Pilot Officer Shrewsbury failed to return from offensive patrols and ground straffing”
“Moreover the Squadron had lost its new CO the day after he arrived”
The most logical conclusion either of us can reach based on the last statement is that he did arrive on the 19th May and hence underlines my other point that we need to cross examine sources.
The fact that other posts have been seeking more information regarding the events and people involved lead me to respond on other aspects surrounding events on the days in question.
Please read post # 8 from Peter!!
Docemus
Last edited by Yellow 6; 6th June 2008 at 13:14.
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